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The Cocoa Crisis and the Holidays
Cocoa prices surged due to weather problems in West Africa, disease, and aging trees, raising chocolate costs. Companies are increasing prices and exploring alternatives like gene editing and improved cocoa extraction techniques.
Global Value Chains
Risk Management: Sleeping When the Wind Blows
Organizations face unprecedented chaos in a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), requiring AI-powered solutions that deliver resilience, explainability, anticipation, and lucidity (REAL) to navigate complex supply chain risks effectively.
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Reimagining Supply Chain Management
Organizations must move beyond VUCA and BANI frameworks by getting REAL—becoming Resilient, Explainable, Anticipatory, and Lucid—through AI-driven autonomous supply chains that successfully transform operational chaos into competitive advantage.
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Will There Be Any Ho, Ho, Ho-liday Shopping?
Holiday sales expected to grow 4%, reaching $975 billion—slowest since pandemic. Consumers prioritize value and experiences over discretionary spending. Successful retailers must emphasize omnichannel strategies and value beyond discounts.Retry
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Food Trends Are Redefining the CPG Sector
The food and beverage industry faces declining sales due to inflation while companies adapt to emerging consumer trends including wellness, functional foods, sustainability, clean labels, AI technology, and weight-loss innovations.
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The Importance of the Global South
The Global South represents 85% of global population and growing economic power. China dominates partnerships there while America risks losing influence over critical minerals, markets, and future growth.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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Save the Planet and Secure the Global Food Supply Chain
The global food supply chain faces multiple threats including climate change, cyberattacks, and sustainability issues. While currently stable, experts advocate for transformation through technology, regenerative farming, and knowledge sharing to ensure future food security.
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Supply Chain Sustainability and the Future of Business
Companies face growing pressure from investors and regulations to make supply chains sustainable. While some view it as a burden, sustainability drives innovation, efficiency, and customer loyalty when properly integrated into business strategy.
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Supply Chain Resilience is Essential in an Uncertain World
To build supply chain resilience, prioritize liquidity, prepare for surprises, and focus on preparedness over prediction. Map your supply chain, assess risks, diversify suppliers, and implement digital tools for agile planning and response. Embrace AI solutions to enhance sensing, responding, and adapting to disruptions.
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How CPG Brands Can Move Beyond Price Hikes to Fuel Revenue Growth
The uncertainty that surrounds the market environment is here to stay. To navigate the complexities of the landscape and unlock new avenues for growth, CPG brands must adopt a multi-faceted strategic pricing approach. I share my thoughts on this topic and ways to drive value chain efficiency with SupplyChainBrain